JADELLE vs MEGESTROL ACETATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. JADELLE and MEGESTROL ACETATE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	JADELLE	MEGESTROL ACETATE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$192.31 /30	~$7.14 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LEVONORGESTREL	MEGESTROL ACETATE
Manufacturer	Population Council	Novitium Pharma
Dosage forms	Implant	Tablet, Suspension
Drug class	Progestin	Progestin
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 36 hours (36 ± 13 hours at steady state)	—
Treats	—	Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia

jadelle megestrol acetate

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$192.31 /30

~$7.14 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LEVONORGESTREL

MEGESTROL ACETATE

Manufacturer

Population Council

Novitium Pharma

Dosage forms

Implant

Tablet, Suspension

Drug class

Progestin

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 36 hours (36 ± 13 hours at steady state)

—

Treats

—

Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Jadelle or Megestrol Acetate?

Megestrol Acetate costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $7.14 vs $192.31 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Jadelle and Megestrol Acetate?

Jadelle contains Levonorgestrel, while Megestrol Acetate contains Megestrol Acetate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.